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Technician, Autohorn

Network Rail

The Role

Overview

Outdoor railway technician maintaining tracks and equipment, leading teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • problem solving
  • skill development
  • standards update
  • issue resolution

Tasks

-Problem solver – You’ll be persistent in finding safe and effective solutions. You’ll consistently develop your skills and competencies relevant to your discipline, keeping up to date with new standards, procedures and instructions. To issues you find out in your working environment.

Requirements

  • nvq level
  • category b
  • safety
  • technical skills
  • communication
  • leadership

What You Bring

-Relevant qualification – You’ll ideally hold an NVQ Level 1 or 2 linked to the discipline you are applying for. Or you have achieved an equivalent level of relevant experience. -Safe working - Offers of employment are subject to drug and alcohol testing and passing of the relevant medical assessment and BPSS pre-employment checks. This will include a hearing and eyesight examination. -Driving - As a technician you’ll also need a driving licence (category B) so you can drive Network Rail vehicles. -Safety – You consistently role model safe behaviours, can arrange and implement safe systems of work, and are confident to challenge if you think a situation is unsafe. -Willingness to learn – You’ll consistently develop your skills and competencies relevant to your discipline, keeping up to date with new standards, procedures and instructions. -Commute times - You’ll also need to be within a 60-minute commute of the location that you’re applying for. -Technical skills –You’ll have knowledge and experience of inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal techniques in the discipline that you are applying for. -Effective communicator – You’ll need strong communication skills and be able to deliver clear instructions to the team and other colleagues. -Leadership – You’re able to lead, motivate and direct a team for safe and efficient work delivery.

Benefits

-Outdoor working - Our technicians work outside in all weathers and so you’ll be comfortable working in different conditions.

The Company

About Network Rail

-Responsible for managing the country’s railway infrastructure, playing a vital role in the UK's transport system. -Ensures the safe passage of trains through its management of critical railway assets. -Origins date back to 2002, when the rail infrastructure was brought into public ownership. -Based in Milton Keynes, it is a crucial player in delivering major transportation projects. -Typical projects include track renewal, station modernization, and large-scale electrification efforts. -Oversees one of the world’s most complex and busiest rail networks, with significant investment in improving connectivity across the UK. -Focuses on maintaining safety and operational efficiency through cutting-edge technology and engineering solutions. -Collaborates with train operators and local authorities to ensure seamless travel experiences for passengers. -Delivers the High Speed 2 (HS2) project, set to revolutionize rail travel in the UK. -Committed to improving sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of rail transport.

Sector Specialisms

Marketing

Human Resources

IT

Logistics

Project Management

Finance

Property

Legal

Business Strategy

Telecommunications

Signalling

Electrification Control Systems

Train Radio Systems

Lineside Communications

Level Crossing CCTV

Station Information Systems

Security Systems

Transmission Systems

Fibre Optic and Copper Cable Networks

Analogue Radio Networks

Mobile Communication Applications

Safety and Compliance

Fire Safety

System Engineering

Infrastructure Maintenance

Civil Engineering

Interview Process

-cv reviewed by recruitment specialist -if experience matches, invited to interview -reasonable adjustments can be requested via application note

Security Clearance

-offers subject to drug and alcohol testing -must pass medical assessment, hearing and eyesight examination -bpss pre‑employment checks required